Halo-Halo literally means “mix-mix” in English. This favorite shaved ice dessert was introduced to the Filipinos by the Japanese during the pre-war Japanese period. Filipinos adapted the ice dessert to fit their own tastes and preferences and it soon became a popular dessert that Philippines was known by.
Halo Halo is a colorful layered dessert consisting of sweetened beans, fruits, shaved ice drizzled with evaporated milk, and ice cream. Ube ice cream or jam is usually used as a topping since Ube is a staple plant or yam in the Philippines. Sago gulaman (seaweed gelatin) is also a popular topping for it. Other variations also add their own kick to it to suit their taste. Halo-Halo may vary from places to places, so trying different kinds of Halo-Halo is a must try for everyone to see if the sweet shaved ice dessert is suited to your taste.
It is often served or made during the summertime here in the Philippines but it is also often served in parties or for snacks. Whether it may be in restaurants or stores near you the sweet taste of Halo-Halo never disappoints. Foreigners are known to be in love with this dessert because of its unique but simple taste that it gives.
Halo-halo is such an amazing summer dessert, most especially when you visit the beach. You crave something cold right? Halo-halo is the way to go, I’ll tell you. I mean, who knew Ube can be turned into ice cream? Ube ice cream is the cream of the crop of this dessert. You guys should definitely try it out, you won’t regret it.
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